Molecular diagnosis and therapy for cutaneous leishmaniasis of a returned traveler from Mexico.
J Microbiol Immunol Infect
; 54(6): 1154-1158, 2021 Dec.
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ABSTRACT
Leishmaniasis is prevalent in Southern Europe, the Middle East, India, Africa, and Central and South America. Cutaneous leishmaniasis may spontaneously heal over time without treatment; however, risk of visceral dissemination and the impact of cosmetic defect are important concerns. We report a Case of cutaneous leishmaniasis in a patient who ever traveled to Mexico before the onset of a deteriorating wound around the swollen left eyebrow. A diagnosis of infection with Leishmania mexicana was made based on histopathological examination and molecular identification. Systemic treatment with liposomal amphotericin B and ketoconazole were administered with gradual healing of the lesion. Also, this traveler case implicates that the spread of endemic parasitic diseases may be a concealed risk on the public health for Taiwan underlying globalization.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Leishmaniasis Cutánea
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Enfermedad Relacionada con los Viajes
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Prognostic_studies
Límite:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
País/Región como asunto:
Mexico
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Microbiol Immunol Infect
Asunto de la revista:
ALERGIA E IMUNOLOGIA
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MICROBIOLOGIA
Año:
2021
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Taiwán
Pais de publicación:
ENGLAND
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ESCOCIA
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GB
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GREAT BRITAIN
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INGLATERRA
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REINO UNIDO
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SCOTLAND
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UK
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UNITED KINGDOM